Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon

🧾 Ingredients

For the Salmon

• 2 salmon fillets (skin on or off)

• Salt — to taste

• Black pepper — to taste

• 1 tsp paprika (optional)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce

• 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 cup fresh cream / heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth (or water)

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian herbs

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper — to taste

Garnish (Optional)

• Fresh rosemary or parsley

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Season the Salmon

• Pat salmon dry with paper towel.

• Season both sides with:

  • Salt

  • Black pepper

  • Paprika

👉 Dry fish gives a crispy golden crust.

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2️⃣ Pan-Sear the Salmon

1. Heat olive oil + butter in a pan on medium-high heat.

2. Place salmon skin side down first.

3. Cook for 4–5 minutes without moving.

4. Flip carefully and cook another 3–4 minutes.

✅ Remove salmon and set aside.

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3️⃣ Make Garlic Butter Sauce

In the same pan:

1. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds (don’t burn).

2. Pour chicken broth and simmer 1 minute.

3. Add cream and mix well.

4. Add:

   • Chili flakes

   • Oregano

   • Salt & pepper

Let sauce simmer until slightly thick.

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4️⃣ Finish the Dish

• Add lemon juice and parsley.

• Place salmon back into the sauce.

• Spoon sauce over salmon for 1–2 minutes.

The sauce should become creamy and glossy.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Mashed potatoes

• Steamed vegetables

• Rice

• Pasta

• Garlic bread

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⭐ Chef Tips (Important)

✅ Don’t overcook salmon — it becomes dry.
✅ Use medium heat for creamy sauce (high heat can split cream).
✅ Add butter at the end for extra shine and flavor.